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The reformatory institutions of the State
stand and ought to stand side by side with
those of milder name, for it is none the less
charity, because, in their management, back
of the kind hand of sympathy is the strong
arm of repression and guidance. That was a
keen statesman who first conceived the plan
of an institution that should stop the boy on
the high road to prison, and, before he could
become hardened criminal, draw him aside
into the broad and busy field of useful citi-
zenship. Such institutions cost; but their
net benefit to the State, even in dollars and
cents, no man has yet computed. Intelligent
selfshness and uDselfsh charity alike
forbid that the whitening hand of a false re-
trenchment should ever touch either the
Reform or the Industrial school.
On the first day of July last the number of
boys in the State Reform school was four
hundred and forty seven, an increase of
thirty four as compared with the previous
year. The number of boys received during
the year was two hundred and thirty-eight,
and the number discharged was two hundred
and four. The trustees report that the build
ings are in good repair, that the general con-
dition of the school is highly satisfactory and
shows marked improvement, that the boys
are well fed, well clothed, and well taught,
and that a large proportion of them when
they leave the school will undoubtedly
become respectable citizens. The officers
DelioFo GndC 'tniS proportion WOulQ De III
creased if the cottage system could be ex-
tended. This system permits the division of
the boys into classes or grades, according to
their different degrees of moral perversity,
keeps each one of these grades free from the
corrupting influence of those that are worse,
makes possible the use of different rules and
modes of discipline, and SO increases the
chances of final reformation. The three cot
tages that already have been built accommo-
date one hundred and fifty boys, or about
one-third of the whole number, and
the great superiority of the system is evident
to every visitor of the school. In the cot
tages the boys are contented, for their life
there is more homelike; and even to way
ward boy, in his better moments, there is no
place like home. The cottage plan has been
adopted in many places, and without excep-
ton works admirably. In the hope that You
will authorize the speedy building Of at least
one more cottage, commend the matter to
your favorable attention.
The trustees ask that the allowance for the
board and maintenance of each boy be raised
from two dollars and quarter to two dollars
and fifty cents week. They say that this
increase is needed to meet the expenses of
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sasledtra1.

Copied from a Portrait $50 Years Old.
When Elihu Yale founded that time hon.
ored institution of learning, Yale College, he
struck blow at ignorance that has rever-
berated for more than two centuries through
out the length and breadth of the land, and
placed his name in the foremost rank of
Americas public benefactors. But greater
scorge than ignorance is now running
rampant in our midst. Do you know what
ails you when you have dull headache no
appetite; nothing tastes good that you eat
specks pass before your eyes; low spirits;
an irritable and peeyish temper; bowels con-
stipated; an appearance of red or white
brick dust in the urine; tired feeling and
don't know what aiis you? You have fallen
a victim to that modern scourge, Malaria.
Nothing on this earth will tone you up so
quickly and arrest the progress of Malaria
as Lewis Red Jacket Bitters, the only sure
cure for Dumb Ague, Chills and Fever, and
all forms of Malaria. Don't wait till you
are ON your back but begin at once the use
of Lewis Red Jacket Bitters.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Closing quotations Reported Private Wires
to Edwin Rowe & Co., Commission Mer-
chants, 403 New York Produce Exchange, New
York.
The following shows the quotations p II.
Chicago tinlel for the past three days:
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List of Letters

List of Letters
Remaining in the New Haven postofice, New Ha-
ven county, State of Connecticut, Wednesday,
Jan. 8, 1887:
LADIES' LIST
B-Mrs MAJ Mary Brown. Miss Blake, Mary F. Brown,
Mrs 4. s. bailey. Mss Emma e A. Bel. Mrs l.
Crowley, Mrs. George W. Cole, Bridget Gala
han.
E-Addie Ely, Mrs. Geo. English.
F-Mary Fleming.
a-Miss Hill Hill. May Hornby, ' Katie ae Hays. "'n
J-Flossie Jones, Mary A. jenkins
Mrs G. E. Nettleton.
P-Miss Perry, Mrs. Q. G. Penny, Mrs. VIM. Fatter-
+ son, Mrs. NJ Phinney.
R-EI1za B. Rice, Mrs. Chas. N Reed.
T-Sylvania Talnage, Julia Terry.
W-Miss S. L. Williams Mrs. sarah Wede
aENTLEMEN's LIST
Airs Alba
81 ys s sr R oH Baker k rs0sRsr Belle
C-Albert b. Clark, E. Chaplin & Son. Mr.. John
Candell. Master Josie Charves.
E-John ]. Ferguson
G-Mr. B. c. Galicker, Mr.. F. G. Cover, Mr.. Bat
H--Mr S. A. Howe, Mr.. A. D. Howard, DR.. l.. w.
Hixon, Haven Bros.
J-Mr F. jackson. John Jaeger
k-Frederick King.
L-Mr. B. Lee.
m-Joseph Maxf1eld, Mr.. P. j. McCasey, Mr.. E. L.
Marion, John Mellican, Hugh McCabe
NM. G. E. Norton, Fred w. Mason.
Pc. Augustus Pierson.
R-George T. Roudon. Harry s. Rhodes, George
w. Raynes, Mr.. John Raleigh. Mr.. r. w. ReiI-
", Mr. T. RatZ Mr. s. j. Richardson.
VIZ. & D. S. Whitcomb, Frank A. Wheaton Mr.
". White, VIM. Walter.
MISCELLANEOUS.
G-sGeorge,'' care s. Sign Co., Griswold Gard Co.
S-Star Card Co.
PACKAGES
H-Master Arthur Healy.
L-Miss Jennie Lawfor.
P-Mr M. II. Partch.
FAIR HAVEN tBRANCD.
H-Mrs. Geo. 8. Henery.
R-Mrs. Lester P. Prkeew.
Ask for advertised letters and mention date of
BENJAMIN r. ENGLISH, Postmaster
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Ibid MT Know t was
Loaded

May do for stupid boys excuse; but
what can be said for the parent who
sees his child languishing daily and fails
to recognize the want of a tonic and
blood-puriier? Formerly, course of
bitters, or sulphur and molasses, was the
rule in well-regulated families but now
all intelligent households keep Ayers
Sarsaparilla, which is at once pleasant
to the taste, and the most searching and
effective blood medicine ever discovered.
Nathan S. Cleveland, 81 E. Canton St..
Boston, writes " My daughter, now 81
years old, was in perfect health until a
year ago when she began to complain of
fatigue, headache, debility, dizziness,
Guided that all her complaints originated
in impure blood, and induced her to take
Ayers SarsapariIla. This medicine soon
restored her matchmaking organs to
healthy action. and in due time reestab-
lished her former health. I find Ayers
Sarsaparilla a most valuable remedy for
the lassitude and debility incident to
spring time"
j. Castright, Brooklyn Power Co.,
Medicine, L find splendid substitute
for the old-time compounds in Ayers
Sarsaparilla, with few doses of Ayers
Pills. After their use, feel fresher and
stronger to go through the summer"
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
PREPARED BY
Or. j. G. Aver &c Co.. Lowell, Mass.
Price 81; six bottles, So. Worth SIS bottle.
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REVISION OF STATUTES.

The committee appointed to revise the
statutes will report to you during the pres
emit session. In your examination of their
work great care should be taken that none
of the laws now in force are discontinued.
The labor of the commission has been great
and tho character and ability of it's members
would seem to warrant good and faithful
will give the subject thorough consideration
and satisfy yourselves that their revision will
be a guide to the citizens as well as to the
oourts of the State
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

at R. N. Bassett's residence Without the funds
earned by these exhibitions of excellent music and
often attractive recitations, the village that ought
to be annexed to Birmingham and ENJOY
boroughs privileges would have the stars alone 70
ilIumine the pedestrians path the doctors right
of way.
It is now Messenger Captain and Lawyer Even;
In the horse for the ten bushels or oatsa trot
arranged on the ice on the Ousatonlc lake Wednes-
day afternoon, the steed entered by George Thom
as. of New Haven. won the feed
small audience listened to the cowboy" tales
in the Birmingham Congregational church wed
neSday evening.
A few Birmingham gentlemen, who love the cork
and minstrel lays, ara arranging an entertainment
to be given at an early date, probably in Nathans
Hall. Mr. Frank Thomas has composed an over
ture for this company. Pope of Ansonia, Locs-
wood, While. Pierson and Criddle of Birmingham
and the members of the Pequot Huckleberry troupe
are interested in this venture the proceeds or
which are for the personal benefits of the actors
The statuary presented by the Douglass fire COM
pany OF Middlrtown to the Hotchkiss ladies Is on
exhibition at Gardeners.
STORMS annual election of officers on Wednes-
day night was pleasantly celebrated by a turkey
supper and dancing. The company has prospered
under Foreman Houlihans management and the
boys appear to understand the why and where
fore - as thev reelected him for the ensuing term.
Union service, Shelton and Birmlngh ham Meth
odists. will be held this evening at the Birmingham
church.
Robert Gilbert and the two Eggeston brothers
left to-day for Wesleyan college Gilbert is on his
| last year there
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STATE CORRESPONDENTS.

GAsLIGHT soCIABLE AT R. N. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TEE FIREMEN.
BIRMINGHAM. Jan. 6.-At the annual election of
officers of tine Methodist Sunday school last Sunday
noon. George w. Cheesman was elected superin-
tendent, and E. W. Peck assistant superintendent.
The Allings are rebuilding or repairing their
packing warehouse damaged by the late fire. The
roof viii be raised, and part Of the second story
is to be occupied as machine shop.
The enrolment of children in the sixth school
district is in progress.
Another 'gaslight" seciabie win be given tonight
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

HALE's HONEY is the best Cough Cure, 25 Soc, 81.
GLENN'S SULPHUR SOAP heals and beauties, 25c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions, 25c
HILLS HAIR & WHIsKER DYE-Black & Brown, Soc
PIXIES To0THACHE DROPS cure in 1 Minute, 25c
DEANS RHEUMATIC PILLS are sure cure rnc
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

It is probable that some changes will be
proposed in our present statutes concerning
the sale of spirituous liquors. 1t is certain
that the failure of existing laws to suppress
the evil of intem perance is largely owing to
the fact that they have not been enforced,
and I shall cordially approve any legislation
which, wisely based on public opinion, shall
give promise of more rigid enforcement
and hence of the attainment OF better results
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

Ladies' guardians, trustees charitable institu-
tons, colleges, religious societies. savings banks
and capitalists have found these securities more
desirable than any other because absolutely safe,
free from care. and yet paying twice the dividend
of a good railroad or government bond
Your savings bank account of 81 900 will pay you
the next five years. at per cent, but Sf592 while
one of our guaranteed farm mortgages, at per
There statistics showing that during the last
twenty-five years, in an investment of over $780,
900 600 not dollar of principal interest has been
lost. This record IS without parallel in the field
of investments. We believe that thorough inves-
LEGATION the method and which we observe
in taking these securities will show that our bust
fined as that of fire or life insurance.
REASONS WHY OUR LOANS HAVE PROVED
so SATISFACTORY
1st We invariably inspect the security before max
I'd. We rarely loan third, and never exceed
40 per cent of its present cash value.
Sd. We loan only on first mortgages.
4th. We accept none but perfect titles
9th. We loan only to good borrowers.
9th. We keep all Insurance policies in force.
18th. We see that all taxes are kept paid.
Sth. Our loans are made upon well improved and
product. @ farms in the most prosperous por-
tion of the United States, where values are
constantly increasing.
9th. Our loans net investors per cent. interest
payable semi annually without charge or ex-
10th All money forwarded to US for investment be
gins to draw interest upon the date of its re-
ceipt at any of our Offices
11th Interest coupons cashed at maturity by
the First National Bank of New York or up
on presentation at any of our offices in
New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Kansas
City.
18th. We guarantee the prompt payment of all in
terest at maturity.
18th. We guarantee the payment of principal with
in two years from maturity.
Reference-First National Bank of New York
City.
Send For Pamphlet.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS

In the founding and support of her chart
table institutions the State is performing a
duty which is just as binding upon her as it
is to provide troops and arms for her own
defense. Protection is, of course, the pr;ma-
~ object of government, but the same ele-
ments of enlightened human nature that call
into existence Christian State demand that
chat State shall give Christian care to all
those unfortunate ones that are beyond the
reach of common private charity. To all the
humane institutions of the State you will
surely give generous and cheerful support.
Ii is wise charity when you vote every dollar
chat is needed. It is true economy when you
see that every dollar that you vote is SO di-
rected by wisdom and honesty that it carries
it's full measure of help to the object for
which it is intended.
On the 3Oth of last June the number of
patients in the Connecticut Hospital for the
insane was eleven hundred and forty six, al
increase from the previous year of one hun
bred and twenty-seven. The number of new
patients admitted during the year was three
hundred and sixty one, and the number of
removals by death or discharge was two hun
bred and thirty-four. The wing completing
the new south hospital building has been fin
ished at cost less than the sum appIopri-
ated, and the balance of two thousand dol
lars ($2 ,00O has been returned to the State
treasury.
The trustees make sorrowful mention of
the death of DR.. Shew, who for twenty years
from the opening of the hospital had been its
superintendent and to whose executive abil-
ity and worthincss of public confidence the
institution was largely indebted for its sue
cess. The vacancy thus made has been filed
by the appointment of DR.. James Olmsted,
who for ten years has been first assistant
physician in the hospital and who is believed
to be well qualified for the Office. The rev.
enue derived from the board of the patients
is enough for all the ordinary expenses of
the hospital and the trustees ask for no spe-
cial appropriation, but they do ask that you
order the insane convicts to be cared for at
Wethersfield and not at Middletown. If
it is true that insane persons, as a rule, re-
tain their individual characteristics, and if
insane convicts are no exception to this rule,
the question comes to you whether it is wise
to associate the work of a prison with that
of an asylum. It is not a matter of conven-
fence or of expense. 1t is question of hui
manity, and commend it to your prompt
and careful investigation.
For the purpose of providing accommoda-
tons for one hundred and fifty more of the
sick and INDECENT soldiers of the late war, the
last legislature appropriated fifteen thousand
dollars (S15, 000 for the enlargement of
Fitch's Home at Darien. This enlargement
is now virtually completed, and gives room
for more than two hundred additional in
mates Many disabled veterans now cared
for in various hospitals at cost to the State
in each case of six dollars 5000 week can
soon be transferred to the Home at a saving
of nearly one-haf the present expense.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07
Who has practiced medicine in this city since 1854
can be consulted at his off1ca

can be consulted at his Office
Dr. Lyons success in the treatment of all dis
eases has been marvellous and his fame has spread
throughout the length and breadth of the United
States. Being opposed to all mineral and poisonous
drugs he has selected choice and potent remedials
from the vegetable kingdom only, and with val
liable roots, barks and herbs is prepared to CURE
the most stubborn and attractive disease. Con
sumption, that bane of our eastern climate which
causes SO many to succumb to its ruthless power,i
CURED by DR.. Lyon, many testimonials from
un1mpeachable witnesses attest Dyspepsia the
national scourge, which dooms thousands to tor
ture and misery, is routed and annihilated by rem
edy discovered by the doctor. In no case yet has
this inestmable specific failed of banishine that
painful disease. All diseases of the Lungs Liver
and Kidneys, ss well Skin Diseases and all I'm
purlties of the Blood of whatever name and ma
ture, are radically and permanently cured in a
surprisingly short time by the doctors improved
method of treatment
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07
CONCLUSION.

As briefly as possible, and still clearly,
according to the measure of my ability, I
have laid before you information of the state
of the government. Ny suggestions and
recommendations you will consider in the
light of that wisdom which you have gather
ed from the teachings of the past and in the
impulse of that courage which is born of the
needs of the future, knowing this, that in
dom inspired by courage that brings the
highest good. trust that this session will
be SO long that nothing shall be done in
haste, SO harmonious that the voice of the
partisan shall not be heard and that at its
close, from circle which till then shall re-
main unbroken, and leaving behind you
work that is honest and of good report, you
will go to your homes to receive from your
constituents welcome and confidence, and
from the Infinite Father long life and bless
ing. PHINEAS G. LOUNSBURY.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
I'm GeueraI Nervoua PrOstratfOn.

DR.. G. A. Bissell, Detroit, Mich. says: 81
have used it in severe cases of general ner-
rous prostration and am very much pleased
with the result. I shall prescribe it here
confidence" jas 3teod
If in buying piano you are governed by
quality and price only you will buy
Mathushek if you examine them at LOOMS
Temple of Music. Twenty years patronage
proves their merit. j3eod3t&w1t
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TraueIers' 0mfde.
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT co.
Daily for New York-Farc 81, incIud.

ing Reconsideration Tickets $3.50.
Steamer G. II. NORTHAM. Capt FL. Peck, leave
NewHaven ~ O'Clock p.m Sunday excepted. State
rooms sold at Peck & Bishops, and at Kiock's Drug
store Steamer CONTINENTAL, Captain Stevens,
leaves New Haven at 1915 a. SUNDAYS excepted,
FROM New York-The C. H. NORTHAM leaves
FecK sup at p. M, and the CONTINENTAL at II
:: n, sundays excepte-, Saturday 12 O'Clock mid
Sunday Boat for n. York-steamer NEW HAVEN
AZ IV:oo p N Staterooms sold the Elliott House.
sold and baggage checked thro to PhfIadeIphia
(via both routes), Baltimore an Washington.
JAMES H. WARD, Agent.
Starfn's New Haven TransDOrra.
ton Line.
Every Day Except Saturday.
1K-A Leave New Haven from Star,n,.
uea7siEsfzssEEss2s Dock. at 1915 O'Clock D. m The
JOHN b. STARIN, Captain McAlister, every SIM
day. Tuesday and Thursday. The ERASTUS
CORNING. Captain Spoor, every Monday, Wedues-
day and Friday. Returning, leave New York
from Pier 49, foot of CORTLAND street. at Oh M
the Starin every Aonday, Wednesday and FRIDAY
the corning every Sunday, Tuesday and THURSDAY
The only Sunday night boat from New York
Fare, with berth in cabin, 81; stateroom ST. Ex.
cursion tickets $1.5O.
Free Stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hart
ford train, and from corner Church and CheDe
p m.
Tickets and Staterooms can he purchased of the
Downes News Co., 800 Chapel street, Peck Bishop
7O2 Chapel street, and at the Toutine Hotel
-. c. M. CONKLIN, Agent,
NIO New Haven, Conn.
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.a!|'.lIs!EsI

eRich as GOLD LEAF.n-N. z. HERALD.
Useful in every HOME."-TRIBUEE-
GILDS EVERYTHING, FRAMES, FURfEIrURE, PA
rrn, METAL, PLAsTKR, SILK, &c. Any One can use &C.
a Camels Hair Brush in each box, Price 20 cts
11oId bv Arr DEALERs, DRUeaIsTs SrA1IoNERs.
Wee York Cbsmtez, &9lH. co.s . \. ~ St's Nh
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

new Haven and Derby Railroad.
Tram Arrangements commencing June H. 1856.
LEAVE NEW HAVEN
At7:0O and 9:52 q. a., leo $40 5:45 7.O5 o. m
SatuI days at Hoo o. m.
LEAVE ANSONIA
AS 5:35. 9e5 and f1:z0 H. Leo, $40 and 6:45 o. M
Connections are made at Ansonia with PASSENGER
trains OF the Naugatuck railroad and at New Haven
with the principal trains of other roads centerine
there E. g. OUINTARD SINH
New Haven. ,Iuna Il 1880
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

The last legislature appointed committee
whose duty it should be to recommend to
this General Assembly such legislation as
to the institutional amendment concerning
biennial sessions. This committee will doubt
less make an early report and suggest many
changes in existing laws. These Suggestions
you will carefully consider, and you will
frame and pass such bills as may be required
to make the laws of the State consistent with
it's constitution.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

The last General Assembly appropriated
ten thousand dollars for the erection of a
monument over the grave of General Put
nam, and the committee appointed to taEe
the matter in charge will probably report to
you before the close of the session.
The commission appointed to settle the
boundary question between this State and
Rhode Island report that their WORK has been
completed and that the boundary line, as
agreed upon, is entirely satisfactory to all
parties, and makes just and impartial di-
vision of waters that hitherto have been un.
divided.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-01-07

lars S44o,UUU) TON OlSIf1cG LaXaGlOn; ABOUT
one hundred and fourteen thousand dollars
($114, 1000 from the earnings of the school
fund; nearly forty eight thousand dollars
GAS, 1000 from the town deposit fund and To-
cal funds; about two hundred and twenty
eight thousand dollars ($228, 000) were APP
propriated by the State; and the balance of
about sixty-six thousand dollars 1886, 000)
came from voluntary contributions and other
sourcesi
The number of children between the ages
of four and sixteen was one hundred and
f1fty-two thousand one hundred and fifty
Q52, 1863. The number of scholars register
ed in the schools was one hundred and TWEEN
ty-fve Thousand five hundred and thirty
nine Q25, $780, but of these many attended
sixty days required by the law. The num-
Der of the children that did not attend
school at all was twenty thousand three
hundred and eighty eight &c, $3.50.
These are the figures and the facts. but no
report of your able school board. no statistics
of a census could show the frightful amount
of illiteIacy that is existing all over the
State. Within the last ten years thousands
of boys and girls have passed beyond the
limit of their school life, have gone out into
the world, and to-day they are virtually un-
able to read and write. These children were
not to blame, for they went to school all
that they were sent, all perhaps that they
were pefKulGESo 10 IL YVES d Low Ody6 III
each of few years. They learned all that
they had the time to learn, their letters, to
read few short sentences, to write their
names, but any ordinary printed book is to
them a sealed mystery, and any document to
which they may sign their homes is as far
beyond their ability to decipher as though it
were written in Sanscrit. For this ignor-
ance, which must darken and sadden all
theiF lives, this commonwealth is to blame,
for it was the inevitable result of
faulty legislation and of ineffciency in
enforcing that legislation which was
good. The number of days of compulsory
attendance was set at sixty, when the most
that could reasonably have been expected
was that some scholars would learn more in
sixty days of the year than they could forget
in the remaining three hundred. Worse
than that, the State failed to lift its strong
arm to put into the hands of all its starving
children even this poor crust.
The question comes home to you, How